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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18
CURRENT AFFAIRS.
mn. BEECITER'S FUNERAL.
Plymouth Church Thronged and sever
nj Overflow Services Held.

AN ABUNDANCE or FLOWERS, But No SIGN
or MOURNING ULOGIEs by DISTINGUISH
ED CLERGYMEN- BURIAL
Plymouth church was packed almost to
suiiocation last Friday morning when the
public funeral services Of Rev Henry Ward
Beecher were held Mrs Beecher and her
sons were not present Thos X. aud Ed
ward Beecher, brothers of the dead prench
err, and several nieces sat in the pews i'm
mediately in front of and behind the pas
tors pew, which was filed with red and
white roses. There were no emblems Of
mourning, but the church was made bright
with roses and lilies and other flowers. Rev
DIR. Hall Of the Church of the Holy Trinity
conducted the services and delivered an Gu
logy which closed with the relation of this
touching incident:
"On his last Sunday evening in this place
two weeks ago, after the congregation had
retired from it, the orgauist and one or two
others were pructicing the hymn, i heard
the voice of Jesus say Mr.. Beecher
doubtless with that tire that follows u pas
tors Sunday work, remained and listened
Two street urchius wandered in, and one
of them was standing, perhaps, in the posi-
ton of the boy whom Raphael has immur-
talizcd, gazing up at the organ. The old
man, laying his hands on the boys head
turned his face upward and kissed him, and
with his arms about the two, left this scene
of his triumphs, his trials and his successes
forever. 1t was fitting close to grand
life-the old man Of geniu, and fame shield
ing the little ignorant wanderers, rccuguil
ing that the humhlest and poorest were his
brothers, and passing ont into the night with
the little namelesS waits.
Overflow services were held in five other
Brooklyn churches, all of which were throng
ed to their utmost capacity.
The body lay in state in the church after
the funeral and until the burial ON Satur
day. Many thousands of people passed by
to take a last look at the great preacher
face. On Saturday morning the body wa,
taken from the church and carried to Green
wood cemetery and placed in receiving
vault, where it will remain until the family
select "A lot for the final burial Along the
whole route to the cemetery the streets were
lined with people and many followed the
curtegc to the cemetery.
On Sunday morning Rev. Dr. Lyman Alb
hott delivered an address ON Mr. Bcecher's
life and work in Plymouth church before an
audience which filled every available part
of the room. Mr.. Beecher's wishes in re
gard to the decoration of the church were
carefully respected, and there was not any
where sign OIL mourning nut ON the con
trary 1t never presented a more Joyous ap-
pearance, being bright with freshly-cut
roses mes Si'llhN' terhS' an" "ther slliill"r
decorations.
III many Prnnhhent churcheS all over the
country Gulosle' 70 MI' heecher memory
were p"la at the sunday morning services
Mr. R,acb.r's ,yill rokes his ,br.. san.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18

ing her family, ever maintaining her posi-
ton with dignity and grace.
Many more instances might be given, for
there are innumerabe interesting women
Of the departments and take their places at
the stroke of nine o'clock, to make repu
tation for promptness and efficiency. Such
women have elevated the standard and dem
onstrnted that women. even when hedged
in 10y adversely, can cope with the stronger
sex and keep pace with him in the race of
life without losing her womanly graccs or
FORGETTING mans respect and tenderness to
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18
CORPOR1TION TIXES.

The Amounts Paid into the state TreR-
sury in lSS6---A Handsome Incrense
---SOme Interesting Figures.
Mr.. Forbes Of the Boston journal has
compiled from figures furnished by State
Treasurer Dulinis aud Tax Commissioner
Dillingham; statistics showing the result Of
the operation Of the corporation tax law
for the year 1896 This law became opera
tive in 1883. since which time the corpora
tons assessed have paid taxes annually as
follows:
1881 ........ sIM.G,S 81 tscj - s2DGS5 20
1891 ....--... 3Jj,24i33 1876 .......... 2i1,UOOO
1t will thus bc seen that the amount Of
taxes paid by the corporations into the state
treasury last year exceeds by S12, 900 the
tax payments in any previous year, and
that it is $1,000 more than was received
from the same source in 1850 This increase
come, almost who'll, from the railroads
The amount Of taxes paid by the several
classes Of corporations in 1856 is as follows.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18

II THE SLOOP MAYFLowER crosses the At
lantic to sail against the fast British yachts,
as it is now contemplated that she shall do,
her owners will make a very pleasing an
swer to the cayils of the English critics of
the Puritan and Mayfower, who alleged
that both boats were loosely built and un-
seaworthy, making speed in safe waters by
their very capacity 10 strain and give I'm
der the stress Of sail, and that contests on
this side with such boats were unequal, be-
cause English craft had 10 be built to sail
across, People who know the Mayilower
have little doubt of her ability TO cross the
ocean safely aud once there, few Amer
leans would have serious misgivings as 10
her ability to outsail the lrex or any other
fast cutter whose speed has yet been tested.
--b0St0n Irahsclipi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18

Snow is deep in Minnesota. Snow drifts
twenty five feet deep and packed hard and
in some places six feet above the tops of
telegraph poles are said to he features of
the country this season.
A New York shop-keeper makes a spe-
cialty of 'Lenten HOSIERY The stockings
are woven thicker at the knees than else
where, presumably 10 stand the wear and
tear of prayers.
In a Liverpool cigar factory, where a
thousand girls are employed, a fire brigade
composed of the operatives has been organ
lied, The girls are wei Differed aud drill
cd, aud at a recent blaze in the factory did
efficient service in suhduing the flames
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18

Brother Ned
Is home from college,
And his head
SO full of knowledge
Is that really It's effort to adjust his Derby hat
Full of boating full Of racing,
Full of baseball, steeplechasng,
Boxing, football hare and hounds,
Putting up the monstrous bell weighing many,
many pounds
And all that,
He can leap
And he can tumble;
In his sleep
He talks OF tumble"
"Halfback," touchdown" cushion caroms
''setto, " "going out on strike
"Umpire's ruling, "even innings"
Exc his Coney Island winnings,
And he's followed by pup
That at any time can 60 against its weight and do
it up,
If Il like.
Such is Ned,
My cultured brother
College bred,
There's sure none other
Can compete with him i'm cassiCs-suCh as wild
Olympian games.
He's a boxer, he's a runner
He's a short-stop, he's a sumner
Always leading, never led,
Is my shOrt-haired, noseess, earless brokenhn-
gered brother Ned
He is Fame's, -Onldhd World
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18

A lady was once lamenting the i'll luck
which attended her affairs, when a friend,
wishing to console her, babe her look upon
the bright side ooh I" she sighed, there
seems to be n ight side" "Then polish
up the dark on was the reply.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18

The tax commissioner reports the mum
Der Of miles OF railroad within the state, as
the basis for assessing taxes on gross earn
ngs Of the roads. To be gOB The following
tabulated statement shows the gross earn
ngs of railroads rs returned to the tax com.
missioner. and the amount Of take, paid on
their mileage in the state in 1886:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18


Minister Ito boy who is digging for
worms) Little boy, don't you know that
it is wrong to work on Sunday, except in
cases of necessity 2" Boy going ON with his
digging) ''Ihis is case Of necessity. A
Teller can't go fshin' 'thout bait"
They tell of an oysterman who kept a sa-
loon at Lewiston, Ne, and who was the
slowest man in the state One day he died,
and soon after a citizen said 10 Erastus the
oysterman's son "Erastus, your father
died rather sudden, didn't hep "Well,
yes, " said Erastus, Sudden for him.
In the hotel parlor, IL p. NJ
Have you any idea what time 1t is = he
asked after he had talked her to sleep
three or four times and walked her up as
often by laughing boisterously at his own
brilliant ebullitions of wit, humor and bur
lesque
"Really, haven't" she replied YEARLY.
1T certainly must be time ! was going
home, he continued, as he made move in
the right direction.
ooh, am sure it is very much later
than that" she said, sweetly and innocent
ly, and then he went away with hideous
suspicion in his manly bosom. washing
ton Critic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18
Why did the Women

of this country use over thirteen million cakes of
Proctor & Candles Lenox Soap in 1885,
Buy cake of lenox and you will soon understand why,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18
RrI1er linn No Rxcu.c.

From the New York SUM-
Lady, at theatre (who has left her hat
outside)-Where are you going, my dear Z
Husband lat the end of of first act)-I
am going out to see if your hat is all right.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18

The popular blood-puriher Hoods sarsaparilla.
Is having tremendous sale this SEASON. Nearly
every body takes H. Try Il yourself
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18
SICK

Headache yet Carter Little Liver Pills are equal
ly valuable IN Constipation curing and preventing
this annoying complaint, while they also correct
all disorders Of the stomach, stimulate the liver
and regulate the bowels. Even II they only cured
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18
ACHE

Is the bane of 50 many lives that here is where we
make our great boast. our pills cure it while
Others do not.
Carters Little Liver Pills are very small and
very easy TO take one or two pills make dpS,'
They arr strictly vegetable ami do not gripr or
purge but by their gentle action please all who
ist them In walls at - cents: five for 81. Sold
by druggists eNtryw here, or sent by mail.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-18
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Nausea, Druwsness, Distress after eating, Pain in
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INTERSTATE COMMERCE.

The practical workings and re- suits of the Interstate Commerce law is already being manifested Tn all parts of the country. At con- peting points, where rates have been raised, there is much kick ing, and the law is comdemed in the strongest of terms. Agaln, at non.competing points, which are in large majority, where rates have been lowered, the people are satisfied and highly pleased with the new law, though there has not been such violent manifestations of joy by this class of towns, as bitterness and loudly expressed anguish, in those towns claiming that they are injured.
 In Arkansas, we notice Helena, Camden and other towns that are competitive points, are the princl'
 
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 Just here, we want to chime m with the rejoicing crowd, for Pres colt has been greatly benefited by the Interstate Commerce law, m that it has materially lowered freight rates, on all classes Oi freight, especially on cotton and lumber. We understand this will save our town, in freights alone, thousands of dollars, annually.
 We are confident the law, as passed by Congress, will stick, or if changed will be for the better. The howl that will continue to go up from points that have been es- pecially favored for years and years, by the different railroad companies, should avail nothing, when it comes to measuring out even and exact justice to all oth- CT points. It is not too late to throttle and control these petted mOnopolies and their pets. Unjust dscriminations should have ceased long since, and we rejoice to know they are not likely to exist much longer.
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Nevada County picayune., 1887-04-13

The express companies have rais- ed the duestion whether the inter state law applies to them, and Judge Cooley tells them that the commission assumes the law does apply to such companies, but that any question they may raise will be considered by the commission.
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The Inter State railroad com. missioners have suspended for ninety days. the clause prohibiting the charging more for a short than a long haul, so that they can study the question and make final decis- ion. Except in d very few cases, this clanse will finally be put in force, as demanded by the people.
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Drouth Stricken Texas.


 ever hear anything from the drouth . stricken portion of Texass Yes, suppose you have, but did you ever see the sight? Supposlng you have not. l, an eye witness, will tell you some things.
 By way of an ihtrudncti"n, let me tell you this portion of Texas was somewhat blessed last year. Although we were in fifteen. miles of the drouth line, yet all crops turned out full half crop.
 But alas! where are we how!- echo answers where. Perhaps no section of Texas or any other state IS undergoing dryer drought than this portion of Johnson county Is at this time.
 On February 4th, we had sleet which moistened the ground to some extent. The farmers were we'll up with their work, kept the blows going, and by early March was planting corn. In due time 1t came up. On the morning of March 18th, Jack Frost said to all vegetation, wilt thou, and all tender.hearted vegetation wilted; and mother earth is too dry since to revive poor wilted vegetation. Some are of the opinion that a good rain within few days would bring corn out, also wheat and oats.
 I am reminded of all answer l got last April, from shepherd Ill Lampassas county. Friends where are your lambs? No ram, no grass; no grass, no milk; no milk, no lambs; and thus it is, nc rain, no crop of any kind. Stock
 water? Yes; plenty now, at Nolen river, eight miles from here; plen
 ty drinking water at and neal Joshua, and some for work horses
 and milk cows. Do any families
 haul water! Yes, nearly all thai live on the prairie haul water iron
 Nolen river or Joshua.
 Distress seems staring everyone in the face. Now comes the strange part. The common talk is rain soon or 1 must move. Yes whereto. Arkansas. Did you evel see a community with the Texas fever! You say yes. And so tht , Arkansas fever is as high here al
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And now it turns out that the Ft. Smith boom was fictitious, and hence has collapsed. It is said Kansas spectators run the thing so as to realize big sums of money therefrom. Some of the other booms have likewise gone down Sad, sad, this is, tho "there's mill- ions in it.n
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